[Simulation Study of Myocardial Tissue Ablation Effects Using Flower Petal-Structured Electrodes in Pulsed Ablation].
This study aims to evaluate the application of flower petal-structured electrodes in pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology, with a particular focus on their performance in myocardial tissue ablation. Through a combination of simulation techniques and <i>in vitro</i> experiments, the study investigates the effects of different voltage levels, electrode-to-tissue contact distances, and their impact on ablation depth, continuity, and transmurality. The research methods include the construction of a myocardial tissue simulation model, electric field distribution simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics, and <i>in vitro</i> ablation experiments on potato tissue. The results indicate that as voltage increases, the ablation depth significantly increases. At a voltage of 2500 V, a transmural ablation depth of 4 mm can be achieved, and the ablation area remains relatively continuous. The <i>in vitro</i> experiments confirm the consistency of the simulation results, and pulsed field ablation does not induce significant temperature rise, confirming its non-thermal characteristic. The conclusion suggests that PFA technology requires less electrode contact and offers higher ablation efficiency, providing a new technological pathway for the clinical treatment of atrial fibrillation and effectively reducing the risk of complications associated with traditional ablation techniques.
Authors
- Lingfeng Lu
- Hui-Ming Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1162-1411)
Institutions
- Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University (CN)
- The Medical Device (United Kingdom) (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-03-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12455/j.issn.1671-7104.240484
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Type
- article